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IN THE KNOW

Arizona Historical Society announces new executive director

The Arizona Historical Society announced David Breeckner as the incoming executive director at the organization on Oct. 22. With a passion for history and learning, Breeckner will …

Scottsdale business owner elected to Arizona Community Foundation board of directors

Scottsdale chef Arneson leads hotel culinary team

Phoenix Indian Center CEO Patricia Hibbeler to leave soon

Holistic anti-aging clinic opens in Scottsdale

Tonight: Steak 44 donates proceeds to Phoenix Heart Ball

NEWS

Hiker’s death on Scottsdale trail deemed ‘natural’ cause

The death of a female hiker from the Lost Dog Wash Trail system at 12600 N. 124th St. is being investigated by the Scottsdale Police Department and the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Former Arizona Attorney General Grant Woods dies at 67

PHOENIX (AP) — Former Arizona Attorney General Grant Woods, a longtime Republican loyalist who changed his registration to Democratic in 2018 because of his frustration at the party's direction and …

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As Zillow Group halts Phoenix ‘iBuyer’ sales, Arizona remains real estate battleground state

Earlier this week when the most dominant online real estate marketplace publicly announced it was halting its buying program here in the Valley of the Sun the news sent shock waves throughout the …

Community

Scottsdale Veterans Day commemoration features future USS Arizona ship sponsor

Nikki Stratton, whose grandfather survived the attack on Pearl Harbor as a crewmember aboard the USS Arizona (BB-39), will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Veterans Day Commemoration in …

Community

Scottsdale seeks public’s feedback for transportation plan

Scottsdale residents, business owners and people who work in the city are invited to participate in a virtual public meeting to provide feedback on Scottsdale’s draft 2021 Transportation Action …

First Responders

Body pulled from Scottsdale canal in July ruled accidental drowning

About three months following the death of Scottsdale resident Robert “Bobby” Cuillo, who went missing from the Old Town entertainment area in July, Scottsdale Police are sharing new …

SCOTTSDALE OPINION

Bell: Let’s help Arizona's LGBTQ+ students find their own communities

We all remember trying to find our “group” in school. If we liked to write, there was yearbook. If we liked to perform, there was theater. Clubs on campus help students find the spaces …

Kauzlarich: Override supports funding for local schools

If you have a Scottsdale address north of Jomax Road (or north of McDowell Mountain Road if you live in Rio Verde), you probably live in the Cave Creek Unified School District. This sprawling …

Alexander: Politicization may sink Scottsdale’s general plan

The Scottsdale General Plan faces a tough road to passage. It’s been heavily politicized by councilors on both sides of the issue. Councilors Littlefield and Whitehead along with Mayor …

Everything you wanted to know about the World Series … but were afraid to ask

Imagine you’re at an outdoor dinner party (yes, COVID-friendly). It’s October, and the conversation steers towards the World Series. While you are generally culturally literate, you know …

Christensen: Health literacy more important than ever for Arizonans in ongoing COVID-19 crisis

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted millions across the country, and Arizona has not been spared. This virus and its resulting economic fallout have put a harsh spotlight on rising health care …

Doctor: Keep safety in mind during Halloween this year

Excitement is building as children and parents look forward to Halloween. Selecting costumes and buying treats are part of the preparations, but safety and healthy choices should also be part of your …

Rigler: Here’s a new resource to connect COVID-19 patients with monoclonal antibody treatments

Your best protection against COVID-19 is getting one of the safe, free and highly effective vaccines that are widely available around Arizona. Vaccination helps prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19 while helping preserve health care capacity for others who need it.

Women’s Watch: Afghan women suffer more since Kabul’s fall

Since the fall of Kabul to the Taliban on Aug. 15, numerous press conferences and statements by the Taliban have assured general amnesty and respect for women’s rights, but there is a major disconnect between what was said on TV and the Taliban actions on the ground.

Campana: The responsible choice for Scottsdale is to approve general plan 2035

As citizens, we have a responsibility to help guide our elected officials in the making of public policy. This City Council (and several before) continued to reach out to community open houses, …

Smells like witch spirit: How the ancient world’s scented sorceresses influence ideas about magic today

Most perfume ads suggest the right scent can make you sexy, alluring and successful. A blend by Black Phoenix Alchemy Labs, meanwhile, offers to make you smell like Hecate, the three-faced Greek goddess of witchcraft.

SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION

Scottsdale Unified guarantees over $19M for Kiva Elementary construction

More than $19 million is approved for McMarthy Builders to jump-start work on the Kiva Elementary School rebuild/remodel project with hopes of having the school built in time for next school year.

Pandemic plagues Scottsdale educators with subpar test scores

While it was to be expected that students’ test scores may be affected from COVID-19’s impact to the classroom, new data shows how deeply students’ learning was disrupted.

3 file paperwork for Scottsdale school board 2022 election

Scottsdale Unified School District governing board President Jann-Michael Greenburg has plans to run for reelection next year, paperwork shows. Two other men have filed initial paperwork to begin …

Renewed laser focus on social-emotional learning in Arizona classrooms amid digital age, political unrest

From gun violence then to a lingering virus now, the soil below where public education occurs has been labeled dangerous ground for American students for nearly a decade. Aside from the dangers …

The garden at Scottsdale Community College has been planted with seeds native to Maricopa County in an effort to boost the Maricopa County Native Seed library.

Valley colleges grow seed libraries

Several Phoenix-area community colleges are growing seed libraries to benefit students, faculty, the public and the wildlife that lives in Maricopa County.

The Capital Grille is among participating restaurants to be featured at the annual Notre Dame Prep Culinary Festival set for 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6 at Notre Dame Prep, 9701 E. Bell Road in Scottsdale.

Notre Dame Prep pairs with restaurants to celebrate Scottsdale food scene

The annual Notre Dame Prep Culinary Festival is set for 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6 at Notre Dame Prep, 9701 E. Bell Road in Scottsdale.

The Scottsdale Unified School District is the subject of formal complaints filed with the Arizona Attorney General's Office.

Scottsdale school board hit with open meeting complaints

Several people along with a prominent government watchdog group have filed complaints against the Scottsdale Unified School District governing board with the Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s Office regarding alleged issues with open meeting law violations, transparency and more.

Students learn techniques for assisting with surgical procedures in the adult surgical technology program.

EVIT celebrates 30 years of changing lives

This school year marks the 30th anniversary of Arizona’s first and oldest Career Technical Education District — the East Valley Institute of Technology. What started out as one campus …

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Philanthropy

Homeward Bound hosts inaugural Toast! event at Scottsdale venue

Homeward Bound, a Phoenix-based nonprofit dedicated to providing families experiencing homelessness a pathway out of property, hosted its inaugural Toast! event on Oct. 17, at The Clayton House in …

Grand Canyon Chapter DAR participates in National Day of Service

The Grand Canyon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has celebrated the Seventh Annual National DAR Day of Service by recently planting trees.

Arcadia High grad featured in new Hulu show

Social media influencer and Scottsdale native, Tess Levin, is “rolling in the dough” after recently competing in a baking reality show.

Stronger Together

Valley volunteers come together to build new playground for Mesa children

In early October, more than 100 volunteers from Fiesta Bowl Charities and Salt River Project joined KABOOM! to build a state-of-the-art playground at a local community center. The new …

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Phoenix Heart Ball prepares for grand return

The wait is nearly over. After a long hiatus because of COVID-19, the Phoenix Heart Ball is preparing for the return of its highly- anticipated, black-tie fundraising raising event for heart …

Caregiver training site opens in Scottsdale

The new Senior Helpers Center of Excellence in Caregiving has opened in Scottsdale as a comprehensive training facility for certified caregivers and community members who assist the elderly.

Neighbors

Scottsdale Community Partners presents inaugural October raffle for residents in need

Going on through the entire month of October, Scottsdale Community Partners will be raising funds to support Scottsdale students, families, and seniors with its inaugural Givetober 50/50 …

Thunderbirds Charities

As host of ‘The People's Open’ Phoenix Thunderbirds raise more than $3.8 million for Arizona charities

The Thunderbirds --- hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open --- announced the 2021 edition of “The People’s Open” raised more than $3.8 million that will be awarded to Arizona …

Philanthropy

More than $66,000 raised for Phoenix Cancer Support Network at Friendraiser event

The Phoenix Cancer Support Network has broken previous fundraising records, raising over $66,000 at the organization’s fifth annual Friendraiser & Gala. This annual event provides …

Business

Bob Parsons offers workers $1K to get COVID-19 vaccine, flu shot

During a company-wide Zoom meeting, Bob Parsons announced he would not be making vaccines mandatory for the employees of his YAM Worldwide portfolio of companies, instead he is offering an incentive.